PA Offers $1 Fishing License for Labor Day

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New or lapsed anglers who want to fish on Labor Day but don't want to pay the full price for a license now have the opportunity to purchase a one-day discounted license for $1, under a special offer from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC).

For the first time, the PFBC is lowering the price of 1-day resident and non-resident fishing licenses to just $1 on Labor Day. With issuing agent and transaction fees, the total price for the 1-day adult license is $2.70.

This represents a 77 percent reduction on a 1-day adult resident license ($11.70) and a 90 percent reduction on the 1-day adult tourist license ($26.70).

PFBC Executive Director John Arway says the reduced license is an enticement to remind anglers that fishing is a year-round sport and doesn't end after trout or bass season or when kids return to the classroom.

"We have a rich history of trout and bass fishing in the Commonwealth and the opening days are truly traditional events enjoyed by families," he said. "But we also have many other outstanding fishing opportunities throughout the year."

"Legislators have given us the ability to be creative with our pricing and marketing strategies, so we're using the reduced cost license to attract people to this particular day," he said. "We know a lot of people will be out on Labor Day enjoying the state's natural resources. We think they'll see this as a convenient and inexpensive opportunity to try fishing for the first time or to rekindle their interest in the sport."

Anglers can use the discounted 1-day license to fish anywhere in the Commonwealth on Labor Day.

The Labor Day 1-day adult licenses are available through the PFBC's Outdoor Shop and licensing agents. Visit the PFBC website for a complete list of agents.

Media Contact:
Eric Levis, Press Secretary
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SOURCE Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission